Women of Excellence

Announcing the 5th Annual Woman of Excellence Award

The Women of Excellence award is given on an annual basis by the MOA to recognize a female osteopathic physician who has provided exemplary leadership in the field of medicine. Our 2020 award recipient is Kari Hortos, DO!

Qualifications: Female osteopathic physician who is a current member of the MOA and exhibits leadership for the profession or the advancement of women in the field of medicine. 

Application Process: She may nominate herself or be nominated by another osteopathic physician of the MOA in the form of a letter of nomination describing why she believes she qualifies for the award. A current CV is also required. Please address the following questions in your nomination letter:

• What things makes the candidate uniquely qualified to receive the award?
• What contributions have they made to the profession? (articles, lectures, committee involvement, teaching, leadership)
• What has the candidate done to demonstrate their commitment to leadership?

Be on the lookout for 2021 award information soon!

Past Award Recipients:

2020: Kari Hortos, DO

2019: Kathleen Rollinger, DO

2018: Myral Robbins, DO, FAAFP, FACOFP

2017: Carol Monson, DO

2016: Dorothy Carnegie, DO

Women of Excellence Discussion Forum